The Fair Work Commission has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and Award Wages. Learn what the changes mean for Australian employers.
Coleman Greig’s Property lawyers discuss Stamp Duty and land tax and foreigners in NSW.
Businesses, consider yourself warned – the penalties for competition and consumer law breaches in NSW have recently increased significantly.
The NSW Government has expanded SafeWork NSW’s workforce including specialists dedicated to psychosocial hazards. This aims to help prevent psychological injuries across NSW workplaces.
This article outlines the key principles and practical considerations relevant to relief against forfeiture. Forfeiture is when a tenant breaches a lease, a landlord may be entitled to terminate the lease and recover possession of the property.
End of financial year is approaching and it’s time to clear outstanding debts, tighten cash flow and prepare your account.
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to the national minimum wage and modern award rates from 1 July 2026, along with structural changes affecting entry-level classifications. This article outlines the key changes and practical considerations for employers.
Modern slavery can taint the supply chain of any Australian business. To mitigate this risk the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires certain entities and encourages others to give annual modern slavery statements to the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department.
The High Court’s decision in Zip v Firstmac provides important guidance on the limits of the honest concurrent use defence in trade mark disputes. This article explains the key findings and practical implications for businesses developing or using brands in competitive markets.
From 1 July 2026, a second group of Chapter 2M reporting entities will be required to prepare mandatory sustainability reports under Australia’s climate disclosure regime. This article outlines who is affected, what must be disclosed under ASRS, and how organisations can prepare for compliance.
Dealing with vexatious bullying complaints in the workplace? Discover the necessary steps to manage the risks and fulfill your employer obligations.
From 1 July 2026, real estate agents and property developers will be subject to AML/CTF obligations. This article outlines key requirements including customer due diligence, reporting obligations and risk-based compliance.
The 2026–2027 Federal Budget introduces significant proposed tax reforms affecting capital gains tax, negative gearing and trust structures. This article outlines the key changes and their practical implications.
Artificial conception can raise complex questions about who is legally recognised as a child’s parents. This article explains how parentage is determined under Australian family law and what this means for families.
Before signing a standard form building contract, it is crucial to ensure that you understand the terms fully.
Global conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz has heightened fuel, supply chain and cyber risks for Australian organisations. This article explores what current disruption means for SOCI Act obligations and CIRMP compliance.
FWO compliance notices are a common enforcement tool used to address workplace breaches. This article explains how they work, the risks of non-compliance, and what employers should do if they receive one.
A recent High Court decision clarifies the distinction between trade mark infringement and misleading or deceptive conduct under Australian Consumer Law.
New NSW strata reforms from 1 April 2026 introduce updated requirements for documentation, governance and transparency across strata schemes.
With the 2026 Fringe Benefits Tax year-end approaching, employers should review key updates, ATO focus areas and compliance obligations.
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